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This bill, titled the "Louisiana Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2026," aims to safeguard Louisiana's vital systems, referred to as "critical infrastructure" (which includes essential services like energy, water, telecommunications, and transportation), by preventing "foreign adversaries" (countries listed in federal regulations) and their associated entities ("foreign principals") from accessing or controlling them. It prohibits companies and government entities from entering into agreements that would grant such access, with limited exceptions requiring pre-approval from the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) if no other reasonable option exists and not entering the agreement poses a greater threat. Companies seeking to access critical infrastructure must register with GOHSEP, identify employees with access, conduct background checks, prohibit foreign nationals from adversary nations from accessing critical infrastructure, disclose foreign ownership, store data outside adversary countries, and report cyberattacks. GOHSEP will also oversee proposed sales or investments in critical infrastructure to foreign entities and can seek injunctions if a threat is identified. Furthermore, the bill bans the use of software and network-connected devices, including certain camera and sensor technologies, produced by companies headquartered in or controlled by foreign adversaries, and establishes funds to address violations and replace prohibited technologies.

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